Tibet Tours

Itinerary
Day 1: Lhasa Railway Station (Airport) receive
Welcome to the holy city of Lhasa, 3650 meters above sea level, Lhasa Railway Station (Airport) receive, do stay at hotel rest of adaptation. Please do not wash your hair the day of staying at hotels, bathing, less activity, I sending a warm community of anti-altitude medicine Rhodiola rosea.
Meal: early / no lunch / no night / no
Accommodation: Lhasa
Day 2: Lhasa – Qushui – gambara snow-capped mountains – Yamdrok Lake – Gyantse – Shigatse
Depart from Lhasa via Qushui, gambara crossing the snow-capped mountains of 4990 meters above sea level, overlooking gambara radar stations, go to the world’s highest freshwater lake, there is heaven holy lakes of the reputation of the Yamdrok Lake (40 yuan / person) lake jasper, also known as the upper pasture Jasper Lake, the lake elevation of 4,300 meters, with a total area of 640 square kilometers, at different heights show different colors. Way to the town of Anti-British hero – Gyantse, facing the card if the pull glaciers, go to the “Red River Valley” filming base, through the ancient city of Gyantse, visit the only set of the three major Tibetan sects in one, to exquisite murals and sculpture known for hundreds of thousands of Buddha Tower – baiqoi monastery (own expense, 40 yuan / person); by the new road to Shigatse, Tibet’s capital after the late arrival of Shigatse city, is the world’s highest altitude cities.
Meal: B / Guest House offers lunch / dinner night group / team dinner
Accommodation: Shigatse
Day 3: Shigatse – Lazi – Gyatso La Snow Mountain – Tingri (Xegar) – Rongbuk – Everest Base Camp
The morning by means of off-road vehicles Lazi, Tibetan for “the first to shine a bright golden peak” is the origin of knives you can buy the best knives. Then went to New Tingri county – Xegar. In the will go to Xegar, they can overlooking the majesty of Mount Everest. Along the way you will climb 5220 meters above sea level snow-capped mountains of Gyatso La Pass, from Shigatse to Xegar whole are not very good to go Shashi Lu, slightly stays rushed to Tingri, Tingri County is located in the middle of the northern foot of the Himalayas, Everest at the foot of mountains undulating mountain ranges, towering peaks. After the arrival of the world’s highest Qomolangma Nature Reserve (180 yuan / person). He then visited the Rongbuk (own expense, 25 yuan / person), was founded in 1899, elevation 4980 meters, which is the world’s highest temple, so wonderful landscape. The monastery about 20 kilometers away from the top of Everest, many experts believe that Rongbuk Monastery the seat of climbing Mount Everest is the best place to watch. Rongbuk flannel foot of the mountain river, is the North Slope of the three glaciers bee beads, namely, Eastern, Central, West Rongbuk Glacier snow three drops of glacial melt water river. Everest after the eco-car ride (25 yuan / person) to reach the Everest base camp 5200 meters, where you will dance with the world’s highest peak Mount Everest. Fortunate to also see the fire of life, like a waft like the Mount Everest Kiun.
Meal: B / Guest House offers lunch / dinner night organizations / groups dining
Accommodation: Everest base camp or guest houses
Day 4: Mount Everest – Shigatse
The peak of the soul of the world’s first baptism of Mount Everest in Tibetan means “Virgin Mary”, elevation of 8844.43 meters, the summit of the earth! You can save the soul of a place! Snow peak a distance, hanging glaciers, towering peaks silver with one of holy images. Everest at the foot of a huge development of a number of modern glaciers, cirques, horn peaks, knife ridges and other glacial landforms is widespread distribution; snow line serac clusters lap, the relative height of up to 40-50 meters, during which mixed with the deep hole, twists and turns of the ice streams, spectacular scenery extremely strange. Look up Everest, you can feel that life is barren, man-made quiet by the conquest, pure and net in the universe have become insignificant but clear. In the evening, accompanied by the setting sun twilight Everest, along the way, such as Tibetan antelope, wild yak, snow leopard, white-lipped deer, black-necked cranes and other wild animals run free! Check back to Shigatse.
Meal: B / Guest House offers lunch / dinner night the team / group dining
Accommodation: Shigatse
Day 5: Shigatse – Tashilhunpo – Brahmaputra – Lhasa
This morning went to rest in peace the soul of the Panchen Lama, the Yellow Sect, one of six Temple Tashilhunpo (55 yuan / person). Tashilhunpo from the root Toinzhub Pakistan hosted the Dalai Lama, I was built in 1447, became the successive Panchen Erdeni. Temple dedicated to a high of 28 meters of the world’s largest seated Buddha – “Jampa Buddha” (that is, Maitreya Buddha). Return to Lhasa in the afternoon along the Brahmaputra valley.
Meal: B / Guest House offers lunch / dinner night the team / group dining
Accommodation: Lhasa
Day 6: Lhasa to send mission
Breakfast evacuation Corps (train or aircraft) to end the possession of a pleasant field trip.
Meal: B / Guest House offers lunch / no night / no
Accommodation: None

Fees already include:
1. Accommodation: Preliminary Samsung Samsung or listed hotel accommodation in Lhasa urban area, double standard room, such as a single men’s women live in three rooms from time to time make up difference.
2. Dining: Breakfast provided by the stay in the guesthouse, meals (lunch and dinner) at the specified restaurant meals, dinner the standard 15 yuan / meal.
3. Car: In addition to them to stay and get points with the coach, full off-road vehicles using the road.
4. Admission: full ticket attractions listed in the itinerary except as indicated at their own expense.
5. Shuttle: Lhasa Railway Station (Airport) them to stay and get points.
6. Guide: part-time drivers, tour guides.
7. Insurance: Travel Accident Insurance donated 115 thousand yuan.
8. Shopping: pure play is not going into the store shopping!
9. Ticket: Return Ticket agent for tourists.
10. Giveaways: Tibet Rhodiola capsules presented immediately after a box or a bottle of oxygen bottles.

Fees excluding:
1. Guests personal consumption, outside the province to Tibet, the cost of transportation out of Tibet.
2. Baiqoi monastery 40 yuan / person.
3. Rongbuk 25 yuan / person.

Warm Tips:
1. Tibet’s high altitude, strong sunlight, the temperature at 10-25 degrees, large temperature difference between day and night, it is recommended with sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm and other items.
2. Due to a longer travel time routes in Tibet, it is recommended to prepare a number of high-calorie, such as chocolate, beef jerky and other food reserve.
3. Into Tibet before the attention of the full rest, first came to the plateau to rest, avoid strenuous exercise, ban tobacco and alcohol, diet appropriate restraint.
4. Because the Tibet weather, traffic rather special, in order to protect the safety, Linzhi, Namco and other sections of full speed limits, travel time may take longer.
5. The line of about 5100 meters above sea level Mount Everest paragraph, please prepare a good down jacket, you can bring their own sleeping bags, and to consider the physical ability to resist the plateau.

The trip to Tibet – Tibet tour here!
With over ten years of experience in organizing tours to Tibet, we specialize in private (individual / independent) and visits in small groups in Tibet. We can help you obtain all necessary permits for Tibet Travel
The train to Lhasa and book flights, hotels, experienced guides and Tibet Tour
Drivers, etc. All tours below can be combined or tailored to meet your needs. E
or send us an inquiry now for more information! We will help you to a dream trip
Wind For all planned well in advance and organized!

Adventure tour in the Himalayas of Tibet: Lhasa-Everest Base Camp-Lhasa
Highlights: Lhasa, Shigatse and Everest Base Camp.
The journey from the Himalayas to Mount Everest Base Camp is one of the most popular tours of Tibet. It includes exploration of the culture in the central area of Tibet and the Himalayan Tour
Reservations for Mount Everest. Although the journey could be due to the bumpy road Shigatse to the difficult
Everest and badly housed there, the stunning view it is interesting and memorable. You
can restore and enjoy the classic beauty of Tibet again when you return to Lhasa, which enter in touch
Visit to China and Nepal. This tour is open all year and during the winter season
See In general, a greater ability to explain to Mount Everest.

Directions (07nights/08days)
Day 01 Arrive in Lhasa
The Tibetan leader will pick you up at the airport in Lhasa Gonggar and greet you with a white handkerchief
(called Kada) in traditional Tibet. Then transfer to Lhasa (100 km). On
On the way you see the Buddha Nietang engraved on a wall of mountains. Upon arrival, simply take
Left acclimatize to the altitude.

Day 02: Visit to Lhasa
Our visit to Lhasa, for the most beautiful splendor in Tibet – Potala Palace, the
spiritual center of Tibetan Buddhism – Jokhang Temple and the famous bustling Barkhor Street to
Temple.
And in the evening for a visit to a local Tibetan family.

Day 03 Lhasa-Shigatse-Gyantse
In the fresh morning air, we are about 270 km from the historic town of Gyantse Drive intersection
Kamba La Pass (4800m) and the Karo La Pass (5010m). En route we’ll take a walk
Yamdrok Yumtso beautiful lake and the glaciers of diamonds. And on arrival in Gyantse, visit
Pelkhor the monastery and its beautiful Kumbu stupa, a breathtaking Marvel Architectrual Tibet .. Then
Arrival in Shigatse, Tibet’s second city, walk through the Old Town
the festively decorated houses and Tibet .. interesting bazaar

Day 04 Shigatse-Tingri (Tingri)
Drive about 250 miles above Tingri Gantsola Mountain Pass (5220m).
Optional: On this day we can also improve the harmonization and Rongbuk monastery and MT. Everest Base
Camp if you want. Note that the condition of homes to Rongbuk and EBC very bad (Dorm
Nature of the bathroom and no private bathroom, etc..) Please recommend a sleeping bag and
Food prepared in Lhasa / Shigatse in advance.
Tingri Day 05-Mount Everest Base Camp-Tingri
It lies about 100 km from Tingri, the highest monastery in the world – and the Rongbuk Monastery
Mount Everest Base Camp. Upon arrival, your life will be long experience with this increased
Mountain in the world .. After admiring the stunning views of the mountain. Everest enough, we will again Tingri.

Note: If you spent the night at Rongbuk and Everest Base Camp yesterday (day 04), now
We have more time to get there, but also with the unity of Tingri, the time of the visit
It is very good.

Day 06 Shigatse-Tingri
Back to Shigatse and relax there ..

Day 07 Shigatse-Lhasa
On the morning of the first visit Tashilhunpo in Shigatse, then back to Lhasa
along the Yarlung tsangpo. The rest is free to explore the old town.

Day 08 Leave a comment
This day will be transferred to Gonggar airport and will help you to plane for your next
Target. His outstanding finishes Everest Parkway.
Tips: The trip can be individually adapted to your needs. For example, to tighten, in 7 days we were able to proceed as follows:
D01-03, along the route;
D04, Shigatse Rongbuk Monastery;
D05, EBC Shigatse, after admiring the magnificent scenery of the mountain. EBC Everest, returns to Shigatse;
D06, Lhasa-Shigatse;
D07, Leave
etc.

Look for independent travel on Everest in private groups? Please send an application online or by e-mail
sales@toursoftibet.com-nous for more information!
Want to join the others? You can use your name, time travel and the number of travelers
Opening of a new research group to connect online for others “or join our group in the projections
September 27, 2009 are based on the selling price of the following:
Cost of the trip:
Approximately 8080 yuan per person (1188 USD / year) for a group of 2PAX;
Approximately 6990 yuan per person (1027 USD / year) for a group of 3 pax;
5680 yuan per person (approx. 835USD/pp) for a group of 4Pax;

The service includes:
1) Accommodation of the French exchange basis (3-star hotels in Lhasa and Shigatse);
2) 4500 Toyota 4WD jeep and an experienced driver;
3) The English language, Tibetan baggage;
4) All permits travel in Tibet;
5) The breakfast of all places;
6) Visits to the ticket site, as indicated in the program;
To visit the maintenance costs Everest Base Camp;
Insurance locally.

Service excludes:
1) Personal expenses such as IDD calls, laundry, gratuities to guides and drivers, etc.;
2) The cost of the transfer if

Note: To join, participants at least needed to be 2PAX.

Tibet is an eternal theme and dreams of many people with the attitude of high culture unique and exotic, unique mountain scenery and friendly people. This tour takes you to the marker on Tibet as soon as possible, including St. Potala palace to see – the symbol of Tibet, jorkhangtemple – the fate of millions of pilgrimages and much more …

Destination: Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse,
Tour type: visiting the earth + hotel. Private Visits

Day 1

Entrance to the city of Lhasa

Transfer via: Flight on your own understanding.

The local guide is waiting for the arrival of the flight. Free time for the rest of the day and acclimatize to the elements of the mountain.

Day 2 (D, A)

Lhasa

Grand City Tour of Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street.

- The Potala Palace: Marpo ri perched on hill 130 meters above the Lhasa valley, the monumental structure in Tibet.

ask a taxi to the top of the palace which costs about 10 and then go after your visit.

- The Jokhang Temple: The Jokhang is the most famous temple in Tibet. for the temple is not controlled by a certain sect of Tibetan Buddhism, the followers of all sects and followers of Bon-Po, the indigenous religion of Tibet draws.

- Barkhor Street: The Barkhor is the oldest street in Lhasa, and the center of old Lhasa and remains very traditional. It is a place where they are mounted, the Tibetan culture, economy, religion and art.

Day 3 (D, A)

Lhasa

Full day of sightseeing trupeng Monastery Sera Monastery, Norbulingka, and visit the carpet factory.

- Sera Monastery: It is known as one of the three major monasteries in Tibet.
it costs 15 to take a taxi, but you can negotiate with the driver.

- Trepung Monastery: One of the largest monasteries in Tibet.

- Norbulingka: Norbulingka means “garden of stone. It was as a summer palace built by the Dalai Lama and later served the whole administration.

Day 4 (B, L)

Lhasa

Trip from Lhasa to Shigatse (some € 347 km). to visit on the way Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier and Baiju Monastery. Overnight in Shigatse.

- Yomdrok See: langkamu County, an area of 638 square kilometers and a coastline of 250 km.

- The palgor Chorten is: 9 floors, 108 rooms and 77 doors. Each room contains a statue of Buddha and various murals tell the story about him.

Day 5 (D, A)

Shigatse to Tingri

the approximately 260 kilometers to Tingri of shigastze. Visit Sakya Monastery on the road.

- Sakya Monastery: Sakya monastery: The monastery, the center of the Sakya sect (land-and-white).

Day 6 (B, L)

Tingri

Visit Rongbuk Monastery, which was a narrow view of the highest mountain in the world.
- Rongbuk Monastery: Once the largest and highest monastic center in the region.
Today Tingri stay at the hotel Evening Zhufeng

Day 7 (b)

Tingri to Zhangmu

You 340kkm Zhangmu hard road of experience to a small village on the border between China and the Kingdom of Nepal. enjoy the fantastic scenery around the long way.

Day 8 (b)

Zhangmu / Output

After breakfast, transfer from the border with China and the Kingdom of Nepal. Local leaders, are you on the bridge of friendship.

Separation.

Prices include
a. Tickets / meals included in the itinerary, B = Breakfast L = Lunch, D = dinner.
b. English-speaking staff Tibetan guide, experience driver, car / van for private transfers and guided tours.
c. Hotels (two bases shares) are listed in the itinerary.
d. luggage transfers between airports and hotels.
e. all measures necessary travel permits to Tibet.
f. service and taxes.
Price Exclusion

a. incoming or outgoing international Tibet, domestic flights or train tickets.
b. Visa fees.
c. Personal expenses.
d. Meals: meals, not with the “b”, “l” or “D”.
e. single supplement.
f. advice, tips for guides and drivers.

Mount Everest, Mount Qumulangma called in Tibetan, is the highest mountain on Earth and probably the most coveted mountain in the eyes of the adventurous traveler. Trip to Mt Everest Base Camp is a physical and psychological well as a challenge for you, but for sure you will be forgotten in view of the unprecedented reward – a panorama of Himalayan peaks – beautiful memories and never. With an experienced guide for our visit local Tibetan, you will be treated well and have a better understanding of the Himalayan environment and local culture, enjoy a view of the most beautiful mountain valleys of lush forests and opportunities Learn more about Tibetan religion.

Tour to Mt. Everest region of Tibet side, you can stop at the Rongbuk monastery, or in the bush. Everest Base Camp, if not for hikers.

Rongbuk Monastery is a good place to forget about Mt Everest. It is only 25 kilometers from the summit of Mount Everest. Rongbuk Monastery is the highest monastery in the world, with a height of 5,100 meters (16,728 feet). The monastery was built in 1899, a Nyingma monastery, because he once said that Padmasambhava, the founder of the Nyingma, here in front of his religious cultivation. It is one of the monasteries that only a few houses Lamas and nuns in the convent.

Later in the mountains, is about 8.8 kilometers from the Rongbuk Monastery Mt. Everest Base Camp. With the recruitment of 5180 meters (17,000 feet), often as the last stop for tourists and try to have a common starting point for mountain climbers to conquer the highest mountain in the world. You must bring your own tents and tissue cooking, if you want to travel. Enjoy a moment of beautiful sunset where you can find all your costs into the adventure of the road and desirable. The remarkable Serac Serac World groups also drive 3 hours drive away.
The weather in the highest mountains in the world is totally unpredictable. Make sure you have prepared both physically and mentally. One obstacle with which it is facing acute mountain sickness occurs in this adventure on the high altitude.

Lhasa – Shigatse – Tingri – Zhangmu in 8 days
The visit to Lhasa-Nepal Friendship Highway from Lhasa and ends in Zhangmu (near Nepal). This is a private escort with her own car and local leaders during the trip. Tour
Tour Highlights: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery, Rongbuk Monastery, and a narrow view of Malta. Everest. Ok

Travel to the birthplace of Tibetan Buddhism
A Balter on Tsampo Zangbo Aboriginal monasteries in Tibet, snow-capped Himalayas, the monks led religious talking points, go with the pilgrims, the prayers at the threshold of the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa – an unforgettable adventure destination! Samye, Shiga and his way to Lhasa. You can stroll through the most attractive cities, momos taste, delight in the art Gyantse and Baiju May, the curiosity of the army into Tibet to undermine during the Gyantse Horse Racing and pleasure in the celebration of Saga Dawa.

Tour Code: GTT-PT10-11
Begins or ends: Lhasa-Chengdu
Tour Price: Please contact us for an appointment.
Departure Date: You choose!
Visit: People of Tibet Tours
Day 1
Place & Transport: Arrive in Chengdu
Today’s activities: airport-hotel transfers
Board: /
Total distance: Arrive in Chengdu, you will clear customs and immigration authorities from China. Hanging with his luggage, he was by our operator in China, known by your name on a poster. You will be taken to your hotel. At the same time get his signature on the documents that allow Tibet and send it to you at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2
Place & Transport: Chengdu
Current Activities: Wenshu Yuan, Panda Breeding Center, Sichuan Opera School
Meals: B
Complete route: This morning you can Sightseeing in Chengdu, capital of Sichuan Province and go its administrative, cultural and educational policies. The city is also an important industrial base and the economic, social and political soul of the south-west China.
Start your day with a visit to Wenshu yuan, the largest and best preserved temple in the city. Wenshu back to the Tang Dynasty and was named the 17th Century, after a Buddhist monk, who had his monastery home. The monastery is very active and always filled with believers. The lane in the vicinity of the monastery is also a “happening” with tea houses, sellers, fortune tellers and all kinds of things and people.
After the monastery, visit the Panda Breeding Center to see the adult and baby pandas.
Finally, in the afternoon if you wish, you can take your guide to the School of the Sichuan Opera, to see how children learn this ancient art of Chinese opera. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3
Place & Transport: Chengdu / Lhasa / Xian
Current Activities: Flight to Lhasa, the unit Tsetang
Meals: B, L, D
Complete route: This morning you will be to your hotel and airport shuttle, carried this time for his morning flight to Tibet. The flight times are often a function of time and are sometimes difficult to determine.
Arrival in Lhasa, which has met, and Xian to the top of the Yarlung Tsangpo and rivers. View of the valley, was founded in 1351 by Tsetang Jangchub Gyaltsen, the abbot of the sect of the Phagmo Drupa. In Tibetan mythology, people came from the association a demon and Avalokitesvara, the God of mercy in the form of an ape. Legend has it that the divine couple down to earth to play for in Xian, and the name literally means “Playground”. The monasteries have been badly damaged during the Cultural Revolution. Perhaps the best preserved temple is blood? Initiate zimche religious, housing, an ancient statue of a Buddhist king of Tibet, first, Songtsen Gampo. Overnight at Hotel Xian basic but clean during their stay in the Tsangpo Valley.
Day 4
Place & Transport: Tsedang
Today’s activities: Explore the Yarlung Tsangpo valley, cross the river at Samye and Yongbulakang
Meals: B, L, D
Total distance: Spend the day with the beautiful valley of the Yarlung Tsangpo, the cradle of Tibetan civilization. When you are ready in the morning, drive to Samye. Start the Samye Monastery in Tibet, built over 1200 years Trisong Detsen under the auspices of two professors from India, Padmasambhava and Shantarashita. Here was officially Buddhism as state religion and the first Tibetan monks have been trained and initiated by the abbot Shantarashita ordained. The design of the monastery, as is most of the monasteries and temples, symbolic. Samye is a reflection of the Buddhist world, with the main shrine, as Mount Sumeru, the mythical statue in the center of the cosmos. Chapels, the four continents and sub-continents. Samye was destroyed over time by the fire and the Cultural Revolution. However, it was completely destroyed and one can feel its long history and appreciate the paintings and statues.
Samye, you can stay Yongbulakang, the oldest residential building in Tibet. Its history dates back to the semi-finals? King said Tsenpo Nyatri Êmythical down from heaven on a rainbow. Yombulakang how many monasteries were destroyed during the Cultural Revolution and the current replica was built in 1982 again. You must be very slow) for about 45 minutes on foot (not easy at this point to the building. The ground floor shrine honors the ancient kings of Tibet and the top floor there is a beautiful chapel. Perhaps the highlight of the visit is the view in the afternoon and the shade of color for miles along the barren Tibetan plateau, as the sun sets.
On the night once again stay at the hotel.

Day 5
Place & Transport: Tsedang / Gyantse
Today’s activities: Tour Mindrolling, Gyantse continuous Views Yandruk Tso
Meals: B, L, D
Total distance: Depart Xian, head west along the Brahmaputra. His unit is very spectacular. His first stop will Mindroling Monastery, founded in 1676 by Terdak Lingbo. Despite the relative newness “of this monastery, which is the first of the Nyingma monasteries in Tibet and was rebuilt several times. The Nyingma, the oldest Buddhist sect in Tibet, founded in the eighth century by Padmasambhava.
His fate after Mindroling Gyantse is, and on the street, you cross the Kamba Pass 15,742 feet with a spectacular view Yandruk Tso. Yandruk Tso is one of the most sacred for the inhabitants of the lakes in the region of Lhasa. The Chinese build a power plant here, and people are afraid of the lake, raped and dried. His journey is well along on a river that once the site of the old road. Remember to ask, how you to the castle, where the British captain, Younghusband did see drive. On land, the area is now surrounded by water. In 1904, Younghusband, head of the British expedition to Lhasa, led a major battle and killed hundreds of Tibetans. He stayed for a month in the castle before you to Lhasa.
Late afternoon arrival in Gyantse and drive to your hotel. For what it’s worth, you can actually a massage girl, the hotel, if you dare! Overnight at Hotel Gyantse.

Day 6
Place & Transport: Gyantse
Current Activities: Visit the monastery and Kumbum and Chode Monastery Peljor
Meals: B, L, D
Complete route Gyantse, once the largest city in Tibet in third place, is the head of the valley Nyangchu astride major trade routes to India, Bhutan and Nepal to Lhasa. Enriched by the sale of the wool of sheep and yaks, the gentlemen of the city, the rich resources in the early 1400s for the construction of Tar, a Nepali? EStyle stupa, which contains some of the best preserved and unique art in Tibet and Peljor Chode, the spectacular lobby. In the 15th Century, there were actually nine most important monasteries in the vicinity of the city.
The Tar is really a synthesis of Nepal (Newari) / The Tibetan art and architecture. The building contains 112 chapels, each with its statues and paintings in a very dramatic tone. In moving from the bottom of stories that describe fresco of Buddhist practices and much more. If you have the power, it was worth the climb to the summit and the study of the region.
In addition to the Tar one that is a joy for those who is the Tibetan art of love. The paintings on the wall, are in a style very different from those of the Tar abnormally. Moreover, since most tourists stop to watch the monks of the monastery Tar glad to see visitors and love to show them.
In the afternoon will visit Peljor Chode Monastery, on the other side of town. The monastery was built in 1418 by Rabten Kunzang. Excellent condition, the monastery contains many statues and paintings dating from its founding. Undoubtedly, statues, paintings and thangkas of Gyantse are among the most spectacular journey. Again, you can sleep in the hotel.

Day 7
Place & Transport: Gyantse / Shigatse
Activities of the day: Drive to Shigatse and participate in the kora
Meals: B, L, D
Complete route to get up early to continue the promotion of the west of Shigatse. In the early days of communism, some monks in Shigatse, in collusion with the security office and inform someone from accepting or publishing images of the Dalai Lama. It is hoped that through cooperation with the Communists, to save the destruction of the Temple. Unfortunately, we did not work at all. However, the Tashilhunpo Monastery, the oldest and largest Gelugpa monastery in the Tsang province and the seat of the Panchen Lama, great.
Without doubt, if you do there on the kora, or pilgrimage circuit. When walking, the path is over the hole to acquire dogs as “fallen monks, and in places on merit by rubbing his body against the sacred rock. They are in discussion with local pilgrims, monks and nuns, and Ride will be a real event. Overnight at hotel.

Day 8
Place & Transport: Shigatse / Lhasa
Today’s activities: Back in Lhasa, the Barkhor walk
Meals: B, L, D
Complete route: This morning, before they go, you can take a few minutes and explore the Tibetan Bazaar low. When you’re finished, you can complete your circle and back to Lhasa. Upon your arrival you will be taken to your hotel near the Gu Dhood Barkhor.
Here you can unpack and wash. When you’re finished, you can take a walk in the Barkhor, the commercial area around the Jokhang. That night, asleep in his hotel.

Day 9
Place & Transport: Lhasa
Today’s activities: Explore the Jokhang, Potala and Lhukang
Meals: B, L, D
Complete route we get up early to take a quick breakfast. Clock at 7:30 in the morning to return the Barkhor, Jokhang, Tibet’s spiritual center and the fate of millions of Tibetan pilgrims. The Jokhang Temple, built in 767AD, the first Tibetan Buddhist King Songtsen Gampo in the heart of the Buddhist world. You can walk the kora, or pilgrimage to the Barkhor with the pilgrims in the morning. After the kora is not in the temple and get nangkhor, or in the temple. On the roof of the Jokhang, you can take beautiful pictures from the market and among the pilgrims and the Potala Palace on the hill, on the pitch. Of the Jokhang Temple, the Potala, the former winter palace of the Dalai Lama, built on the slopes of Red Hill, and the increase over 1000 ‘above the valley address is. If possible, use Pilgrim input to the long road and not by the entry of tourists. His visit Potala is complete, you are your dinner at local restaurants.
After lunch, visit the amusement park and one of the jewels of Lhasa? I am the Lhukang, in the middle of a lake. At some point, you can take a boat on the lake. Now the area is a Chinese theme park, and it’s fun to see how people take advantage of the region. The temple is a jewel in Lhasa, and contains works of art to the practice of Tibetan medicine. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10
Place & Transport: Lhasa
Current Activities: Visit Norbulingka Museum of Tibetan culture and sera
Meals: B, L, D
Complete route this morning after their last full day in Tibet, you will begin with a visit Norbulingka, once named Jewel Park and now the People’s Park Norbulingka was the summer residence of the Dalai Lamas, 1755, and was destroyed during the Cultural Revolution. Much has been rebuilt and it is fascinating to see how the Dalai Lama has actually lived. Painted on the wall is a painting of the 14th Dalai Lama and his family? I have only picture of His Holiness is always important in Tibet.
Almost Norbulinkha is a new museum of Tibetan culture, built by the Chinese and opened several years ago. Well worth a visit, to see the two exhibitions, and read the Chinese version of Tibetan history.
After visiting the museum you can have lunch and then head to Sera, in the time of 3 hours conversations. Gelugpa Sera Monastery is a 15th of the Century, founded by a disciple of Tsongkhapa, and is famous for its tantric teachings. This will be the name means “Rejoice in the Most Merciful.” Years ago there was a rivalry between the Sera and Drepung (the “rice heap”) means. The monks of Sera thought their dreaded hail destroys rice Drepung, Sera, while the “date of birth-Dobs, an elite group of warrior monks, the Buddhist leader from the other. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11
Place & Transport: Chengdu to Lhasa, Flight No. TAB
Current Activities: Fly to Chengdu
Meals: B
Total distance: Today leads back to the airport and catch a flight to Chengdu and in conjunction with the flight.

Tibet is along the south-west China with a glass of earth over 1.2 million square kilometers. Tibet borders with India, Nepal, Bhutan, Shikkim, Burma and the neighboring provinces of Qinghai, Xinjiang, Sichuan, Yunnan. Tibet has a population of more than 2.56 million, of which 94.7% occupied Tibet. Other major nationalities include Hon, Monpa, Luoba, Hui, Naxi, etc.
This spectacular country is known for its beautiful scenery, history and culture wonderfully charming, folk custom is unique, that Tibet has attracted more tourists at home and abroad. Tibet has been the world’s hottest tourist destinations worldwide.
Since late 1970, the Association of Chinese and Tibetan climbers have been issuing permits to foreign climbers of Mount Everest, and twenty other summits. Most of these mountains are part of the Himalayas between Everest and Shisha Pangma, although a number of other interesting offers and 7,000 feet below the earth summit 6000-were in other parts of Tibet.
Get on the roof of the world, and take over his own Himalayan peak is truly a unique experience and explore the Himalayas, we can help you, the dream of a life.
There are only three major peaks in Tibet, the Tibet Mountaineering Department gave permission for climbing. According to Buddhist philosophy, every mountain is sacred and must not be touched by human feet. One of these mountains is Mount Everest, which can be affixed to the Nepalese side, the other 2 of Cho-Oyu (8201 meters) and Shishpangma (8013 meters), none of these giants are technically difficult, but all countries, over 8000 m (), only 14 worldwide, which demands the greatest respect and those who should be involved in any of these programs climbing a high level of fitness. Our team of climbers all who participated in numerous expeditions in Nepal, Tibet and India.
Tibetan Expeditions offers the journey of her life, the possibility of a cultures and magnificent landscapes of the planet has to offer experience. With headquarters in Lhasa, we know the region better than any other, and with a mixture of Tibetan and Western staff, are able, the best field organization and support possible.
The following are the most popular and are recommended to visit in Tibet, Mongolia and Bhutan. All private lines for the dates can be booked to suit you – please ask for the cost of your group number. Or we can adjust your itinerary according to their particular interests and time constraints
Tibetan Expeditions offers the journey of her life, the possibility of a cultures and magnificent landscapes of this world experience with an emphasis on Tibetan history, religion and art to offer.

The system of reincarnation of Living Buddhas is the main point to distinguish Tibetan Buddhism from other forms of Buddhism. This led to the introduction of the system?

The term Living Buddha emerged in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) when Emperor Kublai Khan Pagba, head of the Sakya Sect, was honored by the granting of the title “Buddha of the Western Paradise.”Thereafter, eminent Tibetan monks who distinguished in the practice of Buddhism is known como”budas life.”However, the term “Living Buddha was not recognized as a specific title for a monk who was succeeded by Dece the head of a monastery until the eventual introduction of living Buddha reincarnation system.

In 1252, Kublai Khan granted an audience Pagba and Garma Pakshi, an eminent monk with the Garma sect. Garma Pakshi, however, sought the patronage of Monge Khan who came to him an award gold rimmed black hat and a golden seal of authority. Write Before his death in 1283, Garma Paksli a testament to the established interests of his sect guaranteed. The will advised his disciples to a child to inherit the black hat again based, with instruction on the premise that Buddhist idelogy eternal, and a Buddha is born again, he had taken to complete missions. Garma Pakshi disciples acted in accordance with the will and found the soul boy of their master. The event will Has the introduction of the system of reincarnation of living Buddha for the Black-lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Emperor Yongle honored Black-Hat Living Buddha as Prince Garmab el”Gran treasure of the Dharma,”the first of three “Princes of Dharma.”System of reincarnation of Buddha’s life still active today. On September 27, 1992, the monastery in Curpu Doilungdêqên County, Lhasa, the site of a ceremony of the enthronement of the 16th Living Buddha Garmab. The event marked a new history page or Garma GAGY Sect.

Various sects of Tibetan Buddhism reacted to the introduction of the system of reincarnation of living Buddha by a number of similar systems. During the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) during the reign of Emperor Qianlong alone, 148 entered the Great Buddha Hall for reincarnation with the Council of the Mongolian and Tibetan Affairs, the number rises to 160 d ‘by the end of the dynasty. Reincarnation systems have a role, as played by the Dalai Lama and the Panchen systems.

The system of reincarnation of the Dalai Lama was in the 16th Century introduced. In the early years of the Qing Dynasty, visited the Dalai Lama Beiing 5 in honor of the Emperor Shunzhi. The Qing emperor granted him the honorary title “Dalai Lama, Guardian of the Buddhist Faith on Earth under the autonomy of the Grand Charity subsisting Buddha of the Western Paradise.”The title Dalai Lama was thus established, and again, until today. The current Dalai Lama in the Potala Palace, February 22, 1940 enthroned in a ceremony presided over by Wu Zhongxin, minister of the Committee on Mongolian and Tibetan nationalist government of the Republic of China (1911-49). The nationalist government ordered that confirms that the Child reincarnation of the 13th Dalai Lama without the requirement of the established method to draw the golden urn and assert instead directly as the 14th Dalai Lama to be successful.

The system reincarnatin The Panchen Lama was introduced in 1713, when 5 of the Panchen Lama was awarded the honorary title “Panchen Lama” with Erdeni meaning “great treasure” in Manchu. The 9th Panchen and 13 Dalai Lama has been disagreement over the period of the Republic of China, the Panchen Lama from 9 cities in China. He died in the province of Qinghai. Tashilhungpo Monastery, the resident monastery of the Panchen, which is a child name Gongbo Cidain. Everything indicates that he, the soul of the 9th Panchen Boys Zongren Li, President of the Republic of China, issued a special order of the direction of the child “excuse for the drawing process and a special permit as the 10th Panchen Lama to be successful. The induction ceremony prominent place in Tar Monastery August 10, 1949 was developed by Guan Jieyu, minister of the Committee on Mongolian and Tibean nationalist government of the Republic of China headed.

Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism came to power in Tibet in the 17th Century, and the system of reincarnation of Living Buddhas was a point of contention with the upper class in Tibet. In 1793, as part of efforts to change the direction of the nominated overcome the drawbacks characteristic of soul boys of the same tribes, the Qing government announced the 29-article regulation for the effective administration of Tibet. The first article of the Regulation states: “To ensure the Yellow Sect continues to flourish, awarded the Grand Emperor with a golden urn and ivory slips for use in confirming the reincarnated soul boy of a deceased Living Buddha. For this purpose, four major Buddhist guardian will be called the names of the candidates and their year of birth written on the ivory documents in three languages – Manchu, Han Chinese and Tibetans, ivory slips will be placed in a golden urn and learned Living Buddhas, who pray for seven days before Hotogtu Number of Living Buddhas and high commissioners in Tibet by the central government has officially confirmed the soul boy by drawing lots from the golden urn in front of the statue of Sakyamuni in the Jokhang Temple.

The lottery system of the golden urn and perfected the system of reincarnation of living Buddhas of Tibetan Buddhism. After the draw ceremony, the High Commissioners and leaders were needed by the soul boy search group to report back the result to the central government report. The induction ceremony took place after the approval of the central government.

Creating the Qing dynasty commissioned artisans given to two golden urns. An urn go1den to confirm the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama and the Panchen Lama in the Potala Palace in Lhasa. The others, the reincarnations of Mongolian and Tibetan Grand Living Buddhas and Buddha Hotogtu confirm living in the Yonghegong Monastery in Beijing.

China is home to a variety of religious beliefs, with the three major world religions – Buddhism, Catholicism and Islamism – all with large congregations, organizations and businesses in the country. Buddhism in China mainly includes language Han Chinese Buddhism spread in China in 2 BC, the Tibetan Buddhism, which spread into Tibet in the 7th Century, Buddhism and Pali language, spread to China in the 13th Century. Tibetan Buddhism refers to Tibetan Buddhism, and is also known as Lamaism.

Tibetan Buddhism has exerted extensive and profound effects on the Tibetan ethnic group. The spread of Buddhism in Tibet in the 7th Century gradually infiltrate Tibet’s history, politics, economy, culture, exchanges and habits and customs to become more widely revered religion of Tibetans. Prolonged ethnic cultural exchanges also contributed to Tibetan Buddhism, the way to Mongolia, Tue, yugu, Luoba, Lhoba, Naxi, Purna nationalitites and ethnic minorities in China. Buddhism was widely spread in the revered Tibetan Autonomous Region of China, and Sichuan, Yunnan, Gansu and Qinghai, Xinjiang and Inner Mongolia. He also has his way into Sikkim, Benazir Bhutto, Nepal, People’s Republic of Mongolia and the Russian Republic of Buryatia.

More than 1,400 Tibetan monasteries and other religious centers have been renovated and opened following the peaceful liberation of Tibet in 1951. Chinese government and policies for religious freedom enable 34,000 monks from several monasteries free study Buddhist sutras and hold various types of Buddhist activities in their respective monasteries. In addition, the broad masses of religious have set up shrines, Buddha halls and sutra recitation rooms in their homes, and undertake pilgrimages to holy sites.

 
Chendgu to Lhasa Travel -Overland to Lhasa

The Sichuan-Tibet Highway from Chengdu to Lhasa in the amount varies. A traveler can experience all four seasons in one day. It may snow heavily on the mountain. But hot on their heels. In essence, the road is hilly and curvy. While blocking the rainy season, the mountains, often in caves, transmitted by landslides into the street. Therefore, this path leads, should the additional time allowed. Scenic spots along the way include Mount Erlang, Luding Bridge, Kangding, the Jingshan River Rawo Tangmai Lake (known as “black spot mud) and Nyingchi, where she is to experience four seasons in one day. The price of ticket for this ride, 525 yuan.4×4 Tour – 9 days, approx. 7000-9000Yuan.

1. Day: Arrival in Chengdu
Meet your guide and transfer to hotel. Visit local attractions and dinner. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Chengdu – Khamding
Breakfast in the hotel. Go through the tunnel Erlangshan to Khamding. On the way we pass the famous scene of Hailuogou Glacier, located in the eastern part of Gonghe Mountain. Visiting Khamding Anju monastery. Night at the Tavern.

Day 3: Khamding – Litang
After breakfast drive to Litang. Litang is more than 4014m altitude, surrounded at rest in the space of Bergen. Another big festival is held here between the first and the tenth month of August, when the place is full, pay all the masses to Kham. The Dalai Lama, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. are also born here. Visit Litang Monastery – a famous monastery and Kagyu. Night at the Tavern.

Day 4: Litang – Batang
Batang front of the city, made a detour to visit the picturesque Tsopu Gou. Running the afternoon arrival in the town of Batang is. It is also famous for her dances and Xuanzi local style is similar to that around Dege. Night at the Tavern.

day5. Tag: Batang – Mangkham – Zogang
After Zhubalong (a little town on the golden sands of the river) in the unit. Mangkham is the first city, which is about from the provinces of Sichuan and Yunnan. From the north of here the trail leads to Dercho, Zhongdian, Lijiang and Kunming. Markham (Garthog Dzong) is a city flat. Night at the Tavern.

Day 6: Zogang – Basu
The path leads along a river Bangdha a very small town. Basu and Bangdha Among the famous and high mountains and deep valleys Nujiang. The photo on the right is the zig-zag path on the Cordillera Nujiang. Basu County is also famous for the monastery Basu. Night at the Tavern.

Day 7: Basu – Bomi
After breakfast, 90 miles south from driving even more, the famous lake, surrounded by snow-Ranwu. Under Ranwu Basu and barren mountains and valleys. Next Bomi, where you see the exhibition of snowy peaks. Night at the Tavern.

Day 8: Bomi – Basongts – Gongbu Gyangdha
Driving in a valley, visit Basongtso, in the mountains of snow, the lake of glass, lush trees and the monastery. Final Round of Gongbu Gyangdha today.

Day 9: Gongbu Gyangdha – Lhasa
After breakfast, over the mountains to mindre Gongkha Mila. It is said that the Tibetan King Songtsan Gongpo born here, in a palace called Gyiamar palace. It is also the home of the order Drigung Kagyu Monastery, located 100 km north of the city, where the administrative center of Gongkar mindre. The tour ends on arrival in Lhasa.

8 days trekking Tibet
The enchanting beauty of the country and its unique culture, Tibet attracts millions of tourists from around the world each year. AbsoluteChinaTours offers different types of missions to Tibet, with low prices and quality service. Tibet also offers customized tours and personalized services for individuals, families or groups. With the help of our travel experts, is his experience in Tibet, guaranteed fun, exciting and life-long memories.

For those who want some experience of trekking in Tibet, but are not sure of his physical performance on high, this tour is a great tournament. Tibet 8 days package includes the main attractions in and around Lhasa, which we
organized two short walks each take no longer than 4 hours.

Re: This package starts and ends in Lhasa, while can be arranged upon request before and after the tours.

Trekking Tibet (Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse)

Day 01 Arrive in Lhasa (dinner)

On arrival, your local guide and transfer to your hotel. Have a good rest for the next adventure.
Accommodation: Hotel Yak Cool

Day 02 Lhasa (B / L)

Begin your visit to Lhasa, visit Potala Palace. Includes over 117 meters (384 feet) high and 360 meters (1180 feet) wide, 13-story, the White Palace, which used to be a secular and religious use of Red’s Palace.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon visit Jokhang Temple, which houses the relics of the most precious religious. Then walk around the Barkhor Street where you will find people from all parts of Tibet, and buy for their friends and family in the Tibetan rule.

Accommodation: Hotel Yak Cool

Day 03 Lhasa (B / L)

This morning we spend about 8 km Drepund visit to the monastery. Supposedly the largest monastery in the world, with over 10,000 monks live there. In the history of the 2RD, 3 and 4 Dalai Lama once lived here and emtombed. Continue to drive 36 km Tayeb Monastery is one of the most famous monasteries in Tibet, with a history of 1500 years. Walking along the Lhasa River for about 2 hours to visit the caves of priceless Buddha statues. In Lhasa and moved back to the hotel.

Accommodation: Hotel Yak Cool

Day 04 Lhasa – Dangxiong – Namtso (B / L / D)

Dangxiong Drive, across the stage and start Naganla March to Namtso Lake (approx. 4 hours). Namtso, the second largest saltwater lake, is one of the five most beautiful lakes in China, selected by the China National Geography magazine. Foods have to Lhasa Hotel in countries that prepare a decent meal.

Lodging: Hotel near Camp Tashidor Iceland (normally about 10 people per room)

Namtso Day 05 – Lhasa (B / L)

This morning you can walk on the island Tashidor for 1 hours to enjoy the beauty of the lake.
Transfer back to Lhasa by car.

Accommodation: Hotel Yak Cool

Day 06 Lhasa – Gyantse (B / L / D)

Drive to Gyantse, visit Lake Yangdrok on the street. Known as a sacred lake, the Lake View Yangdrok is impressive, with snow-capped peaks surrounding area. Upon arrival in Gyantse, visit Perkhor Chode Monastery.

Accommodations: Gyantse Hotel

Day 07 Gyantse – Shigatse – Lhasa (B / L)

After breakfast, leaving Gyantse, the second largest city in Tibet and the capital of Tsedang and transfer to Shigatse. Highlight today is Tashilhunpo. Transfer back to Lhasa.

Accommodation: Hotel Yak Cool

Departure Day 08 Lhasa (B)

Transfer to the airport and fly to the next destination.
Service included:
- Hotel accommodation (double room)
- Air conditioning, private car or minibus for excursions and transfers
- Domestic flights (economy class)
- Payment of state taxes
- Experience in the English Guide in each city
- Tickets and meals as specified in the itinerary
- Agency Liability Insurance.
Service excludes:
- International transportation
- Visa for China
- Personal expenses such as fees for checked baggage (enter your documentation) during the flight, drinks, laundry, etc.
- Tips for local guide and driver